First Quarter Moon
Tuesday, 22 April 2132 · 17:25 local in London
2132-04-22 16:25 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 17:25 local time in London on 22 April. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
53°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
22 Apr
2132
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (53°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 17:25 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
12:10
Next moonset
03:40
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2132
30
Full Moon
Below horizon09:22 local · Wed, Wed 30 Apr · Moon -31°
May 2132
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Last Quarter Moon
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May 2132
15
New Moon
Not visible10:20 local · Thu, Thu 15 May · Moon 42°
May 2132
22
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon02:37 local · Thu, Thu 22 May · Moon 0°